my new highland shoes

**SFCRick** · 28th April 08, 05:07 PM

very nice

**Retro Red** · 28th April 08, 05:33 PM

Absolutely stunning!!!

And quite a departure from the western boots presented on your website. Until I saw that you currently have a 2 1/2 year waiting list

, I was thinking of inquiring about getting a pair made for me. Even so, those look like they'd be worth the wait...

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**Ryan Ross** · 28th April 08, 05:46 PM

That is, by far, the most exquisite pair of shoes I've seen. Period. I would find every formal occasion I had access to, just to get a chance to wear those, were they mine. Amazing work, my good Sir. I'm not at all surprised to hear that you have a two and a half year long waiting period!

**DWFII** · 28th April 08, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

That is, by far, the most exquisite pair of shoes I've seen. Period. I would find every formal occasion I had access to, just to get a chance to wear those, were they mine. Amazing work, my good Sir. I'm not at all surprised to hear that you have a two and a half year long waiting period!

Thanks...

Here's a secret that only the Xmarks forum is privy to...that waiting list is for boots. Only. For now. It may get that way on the shoes but I handle it as two separate enterprises simply because I am trying to put more emphasis on men's shoes. And I am in semi-retirement anyway and want to do what I am interested in...want to do what I want to do in my old age.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 29th April 08, 10:03 AM

Enjoy your semi-retirement. It is nice to have time of one's own.

Originally Posted by DWFII

Thanks...

Here's a secret that only the Xmarks forum is privy to...that waiting list is for boots. Only. For now. It may get that way on the shoes but I handle it as two separate enterprises simply because I am trying to put more emphasis on men's shoes. And I am in semi-retirement anyway and want to do what I am interested in...want to do what I want to do in my old age.

**JRB** · 28th April 08, 09:21 PM

Those shoes just ooze class.

**michaelbeeman** · 29th April 08, 06:35 AM

Those are fantastic sir. I have just started a internet/video apprenticeship making custom moccasins. This is a first step towards becoming a Cordwainer. Between the shoes and your Avatar, you may have just become my hero!

**DWFII** · 29th April 08, 06:58 AM

I have to say to everyone... all of you who have been (or may still be) so appreciative of my shoes...thank you.

It's hard to reply to everyone, not only because the compliments come in so fast I can't keep up, but also because I spend a lot of time in the shop. But I do appreciate the kind words.

Michael Beeman...you might, if you are seriously interested, check out The Crispin Colloquy. It is an internet discussion forum I created and run for my Trade Guild, aimed at bespoke boot and shoemakers from around the word. Small group...we have been on the net for over 10 years now...but lots and lots of information there. Some even claim that they can learn how to make shoes just by reading through the 10,000 or so posts and asking questions.

**CelticRanger66** · 29th April 08, 07:33 AM

Great Shoes!! Very Dashing!!

If you are taking orders in the future let me know I would gladly order a pair!

**michaelbeeman** · 29th April 08, 09:25 AM

Thanks, DWFII, I just spent a good 1/2 hr looking around. I've registered for the forum and will sent a little scratch off to join the HCC this week as well. What a fantastic resource!